More asbestos discovered
The Environment Protection Authority has confirmed asbestos has been found at two more sites in Hobsons Bay, taking the total to six.
On Thursday, April...
Stroke signs awareness
Stroke Foundation is urging Aussies, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to think ‘Arms in April’ in a bid to raise awareness of...
Tram depot captured
A new mural has been painted in Footscray, highlighting the rich history of the surrounding area.
“It is an art deco influenced tram and rail...
Asbestos task force not needed
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said it does not need the help of a taskforce to tackle the growing asbestos issue across the...
Techno future still in limbo
“A welcome first step" is what Techno Park resident Lara Week had to say about an open letter from Hobsons Bay council advising residents...
Girls, the Roosters need you
Nine-year-old Freya loves representing the West Footscray Roosters, which is why she needs more girls to join her on the team.
Since the departure of...
Finding love in fostering
Bayside P-12 college is searching for friendly families, couples and singles like Meg Chun, to host international students studying in Newport.
Ms Chun recently began...
Footbridge desire increases
For more than 11 years, Altona Meadows resident Dorothy MacKechnie has been advocating for a footbridge to be installed across the creek next to...
A day of green, white and red
The Williamstown Italian Social Club (WISC) hosted its Williamstown Italian Festival over the weekend.
WISC president Carlo Abate said it was a huge event that...
A tour of the tunnel
Star Weekly journalist Jennifer Pittorino recently toured the outbound tunnel exit now taking shape as part of the mammoth West Gate Tunnel Project.
West Gate...
Green light for health centre
Despite months of community opposition, planning approval has been given for the Footscray Clinical Hub, a major new healthcare facility proposed by Erica Heathcare...
Remembering youth worker Les Twentyman
Proud western suburbs son, the late Les Twentyman will be honoured with a state funeral on April 16.
Mr Twentyman died on March 30, aged...
Racing reunion on track
It has been 60 years since Tracey’s Speedway Maribyrnong closed and to mark the occasion a reunion is being held at the original site.
Organiser...
Funds needed to fight
Three Maribyrnong residents have joined forces against the ongoing Paintback proposal dispute in West Footscray, creating a go-fund-me to pay for legal representation to...
A toxic discovery
Hobsons Bay council has closed five additional reserves after testing confirmed the presence of material containing bonded asbestos.
Council announced sections of Crofts Reserve, Hosken...
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Team of years revealed
Grand finalists Werribee Districts and Hoppers Crossing have led the way with Western Football League division 1 team of the year nominations.
The pair had...
